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   abominate

   /əˈbɒmɪneɪt/

   verb

   • 1. detest; loathe: formal "they abominated the very idea of monarchy"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Latin abominat- ‘averted’, ‘loathed’, from the verb abominari, from ab- ‘away, from’ + omen, omin- ‘omen’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. abominator noun

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishABOMINATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   verb [ T not continuous ] formal uk / əˈbɒm.ɪ.neɪt / us / əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt / Add to word list. to hate something very much: He abominates cruelty of all kinds. Synonyms. abhor formal. detest. loathe. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Not liking. abhor. abide. anti-American. anti-British. anti-Catholic. civil. cup. cut. despise. detest.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › abominateAbominate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ABOMINATE is to hate or loathe intensely : abhor. How to use abominate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Abominate.

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   Abominate definition: to regard with intense aversion or loathing; abhor.. See examples of ABOMINATE used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryABOMINATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   To hate intensely; to abhor; to abominate; to loathe; as, we detest what is contemptible or evil. From Project Gutenberg I touch with reluctance, and despatch with impatience, a more odious vice, of which modesty rejects the name, and nature abominates the idea.

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   When you abominate something, you really, really hate it. You might abominate your curfew, or the substitute teacher for your math class. Picture a preacher telling you, "Abominate sin!"

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishabominate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of abominate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › abominateAbominate - definition of abominate by The Free Dictionary

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   Define abominate. abominate synonyms, abominate pronunciation, abominate translation, English dictionary definition of abominate. tr.v. a·bom·i·nat·ed , a·bom·i·nat·ing , a·bom·i·nates To detest thoroughly; abhor. a·bom′i·na′tor n.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishABOMINATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. to regard with intense aversion or loathing; abhor. 2. to dislike strongly.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryABOMINATE - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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    A complete guide to the word "ABOMINATE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › abominate_vabominate, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb abominate. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.